Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. What should I do if my child's navel is swollen after more than 40 days?Doctor's answer:
Hernia is a weak or torn area in the abdominal muscles of the human body, causing fat tissue or other internal organs such as the intestines to protrude outward through this location, forming a noticeable bulge under the skin, accompanied by discomfort and pain. Symptoms become more pronounced during prolonged standing, urination, defecation, or lifting heavy objects. There is no medication to treat hernia; the only option is surgical repair to fix the defect. There are many factors that can lead to pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastric decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.